Decolonization and Independence Quiz

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Which event most directly contributed to the rise of independence movements in colonies after World War II?

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C. The weakening of European powers

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What was the primary method used by Mohandas Gandhi to achieve Indian independence?

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C. Nonviolent resistance

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Which African country was the first to gain independence from colonial rule in the 20th century?

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B. Ghana

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Which European country colonized Algeria before its independence in 1962?

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C. France

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What was the main goal of the Pan-African movement during decolonization?

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B. To unify African nations and promote independence

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How did the methods of decolonization in India and Kenya differ, and what does this reveal about British colonial policy?

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B. India used nonviolence while Kenya used armed struggle, showing varied colonial responses

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Why did many Middle Eastern countries experience political instability after gaining independence?

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B. Colonial borders ignored ethnic and religious divisions

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What role did the Cold War play in the decolonization of Asia and Africa?

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C. It encouraged superpowers to support independence for strategic allies

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How did the legacy of colonialism affect economic development in newly independent African nations?

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B. It left behind unequal economies focused on resource extraction

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In what way did decolonization in the Middle East differ from that in Africa and Asia?

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B. It often involved mandates and international agreements rather than direct colonial rule